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A study was undertaken pursuant to the Board of Commissioners objective to review the question of in-house maintenance versus contract maintenance. This report will express the findings of the study pertaining to the following: * Cost comparison in-house repairs versus local vendor repairs; * Recommended ratio of vehicles to mechanics * What the records indicate as the best mileage level to dispose of vehicles; * projected fleet size in five years * Facilities * Areas for further study. In-house repairs vs. contract repair with local vendors JOB DESCRIPTION COUNTY DEALER C % OF DEALER F % OF COST *1 DIFF. *2 DIFF. Complete Brakes 109. 00 184. 00 68% 155. 00 42% A/C condensor assembly. 181.86 395. 00 117.2% 239.75 31. 8% Exhaust Resonator 22 . 00 specialized shop 64.25 192% (tail pipe) required Tires (Radial/installed) 47. 02 59. 00 25. 48% Belts (complete change- 28 .46 50. 00 75. 69% 40. 00 40. 53% out) Tune-up (includes plugs, 45. 00 65. 00 44 .44% 65. 00 44 . 44% air & fuel filter) Replace battery & check 65. 00 80. 0 23 . 1% 82. 95 27. 62% electrical system *1. Dealership's hourly labor cost is $32 . 00 60% higher than county rate. *2 . Dealerships hourly labor cost is $26. 00 30% higher than county rate. It should be noted that difficulty arises when attempting to compare equal jobs. The dealership costs are based on estimates of what they believe it will take, county costs are based on actual repair orders. We have, however, attempted to cost all components alike. ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES There are certain advantages to a contract facility such as: 1. ) There would be less overhead required if the County would contract out the entire function. No further expansion or capital equipment would be required.